Kool & The Gang - Emergency

Official Website: www.koolandthegang.com/
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Music video by Kool & The Gang performing Emergency. (C) 1984 The Island Def Jam Music Group

[@mattdawg83686]

26 years later and this song is still hot! The stuff coming out now won't be remembered 26 years from now.

[@dinc4973]

36 years later and still hot!

[@taotaostrong]

Still necessary in 2021!

[@sk_abstract_art]

So good!!!

[@malanisuewheeler8092]

Hey it’s eleven years later. Still hot!!!

[@thegreaseboys3263]

37 years later and hasn't lost any heat.

[@shelleybrent-charette9499]

One of the greatest bands. The music today does not even compare

[@fleurelise997]

Today's music samples these guys ALL the time!

[@sammurray8926]

And even more so 4 years later bruh

[@gmnotyet]

Not even close.

[@mattyrock2467]

@@fleurelise997 the most sampled group in music history

[@mattyrock2467]

no comparison whatsoever.

[@emmyfan]

This should have been a much bigger hit. This is one of my favorites

[@philliesfan1971]

Usually the 4th single doesn't do quite as well as the first 3 especially when the first 3 hit the top 10.

[@dorishartzell3912]

Totally agree it wasn't pushed as well with air time

[@cocoafemme47]

​@philliesfan1971: Educate me please. What were the first 3?

[@JeffTheGent]

@@cocoafemme47 1. Fresh 2. Misled 3. Cherish

[@janiedemedeiros9470]

I Love their wholesome playfulness, entertainment, professional performances & energy.

[@carolpallotta6633]

They don’t make music like this no more

[@canral]

Thankfully.

[@geraldmantanona6116]

Probably one of their most underrated songs. 👍🏾😜🇺🇸

[@MsShortee240]

JT took them to the next level of amazing

[@scoonman]

No doubt, and they were great before he got there.

[@Inksplash52]

Agreed

[@arethawhite3712]

Amen to that comment my friend 👋😊.I love the horns and the guitar in this song!!! And J.T's outfit so sexy and hot 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. Much love from Bunn NC.💖😊

[@djufi101]

Give Justin Bieber’s Grandfather in law a lot of credit..

[@MrStClair247]

@@djufi101 , Huh ? Expound further please.

[@Boogalooonetheone]

Charles Smith on lead guitar !!! Let me tell you: this man was really incredible and amazingly gifted. Peace be upon you Mister Smith! God bless you.

[@khalisamirbayyaan31]

Yes indeed Charles Smith Rest in peace till 🙏 we meet somewhere in heaven.

[@NoOne-xe2qf]

Very underrated musicians, very underrated performers, JT could hang with the best vocalists of any era.

[@robholly3164]

This was one of the best and underrated songs from Kool and the Gang

[@jmacmix]

One of the greatest bands of all time, great lyrics, great singing and musicians, great showman!!!

[@80srocker67]

one of the best vocal groups of all time.

[@philliesfan1971]

This is a band - not a vocal group. They play their own instruments and write their own music.

[@TheRealMattBell]

My dad had this album when I was a little kid. I probably wore that tape out listening to this song over and over lol

[@499370mlw]

Awesome band and music!! Glad I was blessed to grow up in the 70s and 80s

[@davedawaking4185]

Damned right....peaceful era

[@SIGMAMAN69]

Here this kids! Real instruments, good songwriting, originality and musicianship! This is what you call MUSIC!

[@jamesbuchanan4414]

Eh, there's a whole rack of synthesizers back to the left of the drum kit. Might wanna check that "real" instrument flex...

[@SIGMAMAN69]

@@jamesbuchanan4414 I have a feeling you’d call P Diddy Combs a musical genius

[@jamesbuchanan4414]

Petty insults don't counter the call out, boomer.

[@SIGMAMAN69]

@@jamesbuchanan4414 The only thing you called out was your own butthurt

[@Cindee-Schnitman]

No fucking man!! This is badass!! I grew up in the 80’s and they were all over the radio 📻

[@benlobo238]

Great album. Four solid songs that stand the test of time!

[@kermitefrog64]

It's amazing how many of these songs were big hits on the radio.

[@RebeccaPebble]

I was listening to "Fresh" on loop and came across this gem on the album. It's my new favorite! Soo good!! Funky, fresh...and their videos are always so much fun! Thank you, Kool & The Gang for making real music that uplifts our spirits and gets us grooving!!

[@RebeccaPebble]

@Lucy Lohwinow Yes!!💖💖

[@handsomepete802]

that horn section makes a good song even better...

[@taichi29]

Real music and real talent. This is what real music looks , and sounds like.

[@andrewsmoak96]

The most underrated band, period!

[@alliebrooker3335]

Rhino Black

[@2ndhome471]

They were one of the best back in the day,I hope you were just pulling our leg

[@nickdidomizio7328]

Underrated? How were they underrated. They were huge back in the day. They had so much popularity. They sold millions and millions of albums and singles across the globe, and dominated the mainstream pop, R&B, and dance charts for about 15 years (1973-1987)... My question stands, how are they underrated?

[@ddrebrne3336]

@@nickdidomizio7328 : I was thinking the same. Underrated? To whom?

[@persona83]

Kool & The Gang "underrated"? lol!

[@tinasuarez61]

This video shows The TRUE definition of Musical Talent, A Complete Musical Band, playing LIVE Music while Dancing-HUGE talent. which is something that todays generation knows Nothings about. Long Live the 80's!!

[@kennethw.andrus8724]

No doubt

[@rayman17578]

Wrong I was born in 2000 and I know your old and just hate on the younger generation

[@jsimmons12]

This is a sound recording from the studio, not live

[@MrStClair247]

@@rayman17578 , Then name a music group from your generation that : * has a section of musicians playing instruments * holds concert tours after they release an album and the singer/s actually sing live ?

[@hakeemfb3]

@@rayman17578 That's right you tell this Hating old fart, I'm older tho born in 93 but I love 80s music more than todays music. Your awesome for speaking your mind bro 👍🏼😎

[@SequentialTreasures]

RIP, Dennis Thomas! The funk will live on forever!

[@shaikov9]

Love these guys. These guys and the Commodores rocked!

[@helenadair32]

JT, even that outfit looks good on him, lol awesone voice

[@thekingcobra63]

Best band ever, loved the hell out of this album.

[@davidtosh7200]

I used to listen to American Top 40 with Casey Kasem at Seattle radio station on KJR AM back in late 1985 or early 1986, and Emergency by Kool & The Gang is in it.

[@ericstiven757]

Kool and the Gang for induction into the Rock N Roll of Fame - as talented as Michael Jackson :)

[@play4u67]

Eric, I'm a huge M.J fan and yes, Michael was a super extraordinary talent "The King Of Pop"♥♥, HOWEVER, I've got to AGREE WITH YOU here and now about this!! I think that even Michael himself would agree also, K&TG are just simply an extremely talented, extremely spectacular, exciting group that ALWAYS sounds fresh, exciting and riveting to say the least!! These guys DEFINITELY should be in the "Rock-N-Roll Hall Of Fame", they should have been inducted A LONG TIME AGO!! Their music has and will always stand the test of time!! So hell yeah, I completely agree with you!! ~Trish~

[@Globalman43]

@@play4u67 I agree with the both of you. Kool and The Gang rightfully deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@williemnatzakanian3345]

No one commands the stage like JT !

[@critter7052]

Never hear this great track from Kool & the Gang anymore on the radio! Thanks for posting!

[@Emmett1898]

Great song from a great band. I sure wish Kool and JT never parted ways. They could have made so much more great music together....

[@alanfox4172]

Agreed not a dud single album tracks or b sides.

[@LibraJohnny]

It was a jazz-funk band who had some success in US, indeed. But the commercial success came during the JT era.

[@suzannelancaster1442]

Daryl Hart Totally agree, but sometimes life takes us all in different directions. We don't know why always but it does. They had their reasons.

[@ronnieacerra1382]

Cherish the moments they were at the top. Just as life, nothing stays the same. Ego’s get bruised, people get antsy to do something else. These guys blessed the radio with their great sound. I am a metal head but bought their singles.

[@hirokomlm131]

Speaking as a musician with two young children at home, keeping their minds on the right track is a 7 day a week job. If I were to start recording and touring with a super successful group, that's basically giving up on raising my kids and letting the streets and the government raise them. I imagine these are just some of the reasons good bands break up. These guys eventually have families that need attention.

[@karlhelm875]

KATG lost 3 bandmates: Charles Smith, Spike Mickens, and Clifford Adams. May they RIP.

[@karlhelm875]

In my opinion, from 1974 to 84.

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

😢😢😢

[@GabrielLopez-qe2od]

@Mark Richardson In my opinion, from 1973 to 1990

[@johnbarron2269]

I liked them from 1979 to 1983.-A little bit of everything.

[@gmnotyet]

RIP

[@mike5556]

Radio stations need to lay off 'Celebration' and play more of their other great songs!

[@miloudbouermel835]

mike5556 8

[@judytrujillo6710]

So true! I like this song more than celebration!

[@bobcummings8228]

They sure do!!! Why don't they play more of their other great hits too?? They stuck on one song???

[@bobcummings8228]

Amen!

[@bobcummings8228]

I thought he looked sharp!

[@elizabethsturdivant4986]

Man I love the late 70s and early 80s R&B! Kool and the Gang are one of the greatest bands ever.

[@user-rd6jx1vu2v]

Amen

[@michaelhastie4177]

This was my fave song on the album. I sang it every morning getting ready during my sophomore year in high school.

[@allisonmorrissey2078]

Love Kool and the Gang! My dad and I would bust out our Soul Train moves every Saturday together when I was little! Aww, RIP Daddy. I miss you!

[@frevryngrocks9346]

Still love this band!❤

[@suzannelancaster1442]

Like how could nobody like Kool & the Gang??? They were the best 1985 band...period!! This album every song ... superb.. and in concert so fun...nothing like it.. I have been a huge fan ...for life! Love U JT!! Love y'all! #TotalClass.

[@Muzikgirl67]

The best 1985 band? Sorry, but they have been around since the 1960's...by the time this song was released, they had already recorded 15 albums and had 27 singles make the Billboard Hot 100 Chart!📻🎶🎧📻🎶🎧

[@Deborahtunes]

I forgot about this one. Cool And The Gang had a string of hits between 1979-1986. Some more memorable then others. This tune didn't get as much airplay as songs like *"Celebration,"* or *"Cherish,"* which were overplayed. My personal favorite is *"Misled..."*

[@JessieRoby]

I have a fan every since I was a child in the 80’s. Love me some kool and the gang

[@michaelwyckoff9207]

One of JTs favorite songs to do he told me He is versatile so he can do wonders with a song like no one else can .

[@swanzettajohnson609]

PLEASE PLAY THIS SONG MORE ALONG WITH OTHER SONGS BY KOOL & THE GANG. JT TAYLOR TOOK IT ALL THE WAY TO THE NEXT LEVEL.🎤🎶🎼🎵🎙️🎷🎸📻🎧🎤💋💜💋💜

[@1976HHHS]

Love it! Miss the old music days!

[@marvinbatiste9026]

This Bass,drum role an horns are tha real mccoy,slam it!!!!

[@winyguy]

This Song Went To Number 18 On The Billboard Hot 100 Chart In 1985.

[@glenhugh73]

When you bought a ticket you damn sure got you money's worth. They put in the work.

[@sbrown6798]

I saw them live when I was 9!! My parents wanted to kill me for buying concert tickets on a school night. It was worth it.

[@mattyrock2467]

yes

[@micpar2]

Stupid NFL needs to have Kool & the Gang, the Commodores, & KC & the Sunshine Band. Do their Super Bowl half time show!

[@play4u67]

Now that would be AWESOME, Hugo!! Bring back the 70's, 80's & 90's!! I'm all for that!! ((:

[@Doobie1975]

play4u67 only for the first half of the 90's for me, didn't like the later half as much

[@play4u67]

Doobie1975 I think that may have been around the time when the music really did start slowly sliding down hill but everyone was still so focused on the hits that were still on the charts from the 80's and early 90's at the time, nobody really noticed nor did they seem to care. But there were an exceptional few that were good in the late 90's (still lingering from the 80's), I still prefer the 80's and the early 90's though myself also.

[@FreeMTrider]

Bring back The Gap Band too.

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

@@FreeMTrider Unfortunately, that won't happen. Robert Wilson died in 2010, and Ronnie Wilson died earlier this week (November 2). But there's the possibility Charlie Wilson may perform - if he was given the chance. (11/6/2021)

[@donbishop4319]

The '80's. WOW

[@mohamedsheikh4773]

Emergency is what I need now..... - timeless piece of music.

[@YuzBeK]

Wish they kept the horns in the single version. They're really cool. Or Kool.

[@princessoffire1107]

Bless these "singers" today.......... they have no idea what it's like to work your ass off, play your own instruments, and actually SING while dancing and it WORK and sound right. (* if anyone doubts me and says all these acts back then lip synced... go watch their live performances ;) )

[@nzuri25]

Music from the 80s was the best !! God this bring back memories !!

[@missparsley3202]

Who's still digging this in 2023?

[@zagortenay114]

Io.

[@layyah0905]

Can't get over that guitar intro..incredible,almost psychadelic..

[@jodyrobinson2829]

one of my favorite song and videos of all time!! I have to watch through out the day..some much fun and energy..

[@belindaclassen1561]

Fr emergency one of their underrated gems as much as I love Joanna and Celebration; they had way too many good songs that didn't get much airplay either n this is one of my faves

[@DaveWollenberg]

Hit#7 soul, #18 pop in Billboard. Sure wish JT was back with 'em. God bless! RIP, Charles Smith.

[@stevev4400]

Quality music!

[@cm37177]

Have u ever noticed that every artist is better in the beginning of their career. Just an observation. Get down on it, tonight, celebration, let's go dancing. The more you go up...

[@JALL3714]

The thing that's cool too is they made the song so that each of the instruments has a little "feature" in there; the guitar, bass, horns, keyboards, etc. No one does it like this anymore really.

[@declan__767]

My favorite Kool & The Gang album!

[@shearglory]

Awesome 😎 KATG went to a new level of Awesomeness with adding JT Taylor in 1979 with BEST Group Ever! They Rule The 80’s ! Kool was and is the very best bass guitarist! The entire group were the best at their own instruments plus others Instruments Multi talented group ! Charlie Smith Awesome # 1 I miss The 80’s

[@JeffTheGent]

Kool & the Gang is one of my all-time favorite groups. That said, what on Earth is JT wearing?! 🤷🏽‍♂️ The ’80s, I tell ya. 😄

[@kurtadams3021]

RIP Brother Ronald Bell

[@abodeofhaven1]

Classically dynamic! Pure delight!! Amazing talents, smooth, cool and sophisticated too!!! Splendid

[@cateyez1980]

Another great song from Kool and the Gang!

[@ClaudineBOISSARD]

Ce titre c'est de la dynamite ! Sublime ! Merci pour la mise en ligne. ♥

[@channiecurrie1194]

I can listen to them all day long, love JT and Kool❤️

[@chilledkakashi7557]

Miss you original jt you rock

[@robertcummings8088]

EMERGENCY!!!! It's KATG! LOLLLLL! Still a jam to me in 2018!

[@abebabeyene6779]

Real Music Talented Man I love this Man❤️

[@chadbridges4775]

Man they sound good I bet they still would that's talent

[@karlabeightler8783]

I'm a metal head through and through but Kool and The Gang... next best thing to metal The guys are suave, sexy and cool all wrapped up in one..

[@ddrums001]

WOW!! Haven’t heard this tune in ages and it sounds brand new! LOVE the JT era Kool & The Gang!!

[@rolik0403]

I ❤️ this song from the 80s. Thanks 🙏 very much for the upload #keepthe80salive

[@GPXgirl]

I’ve had this vinyl forever, one of the best songs of that decade.

[@rowyaassil7482]

Robert Kool Bell, and and amazing band you guys were Gods in to hebmusic industry. There's no way to ever thank you for the celebratory and void times when you guys helped get the back off the walls. I love you and want you guys to know there's no other that can ever ever replace you. Because your band is still one of a kind; Its own kind.

[@MichaelBURLAND-el3ek]

Mother Mary , the most Beautiful woman in all creation , spouse to the Holy Spirit. " were makin love." " Electric body." " Heaven Sent." * OH So Beautiful.* Joy to all who wittness this coming together. ( dont be surprised if you come to our door and see a " do not disturb " sign. Ha ha.. 😇.)

[@AlpheusPope]

Real R&B: Funky drum track, base, brass section, real guitars, and sexy lyricks for the ladies. Those were the days.

[@salimdegdag9711]

26 years ago... These guys were unbelievable.. Myth

[@rosaliamorales5916]

Me encanta Kool and the Gang, me han acompañado durante 30 años!! Sus canciones son maravillosas, no me canso de oirlas

[@byronjones9299]

Mr. James J.T. Taylor , as much as being a Talented Vocalist , was also a Unique dancer as well.

[@andromalio1983]

1986 ...for those who born with the last ray burst of the real disco music 80's!!

[@cinemalisboa2991]

RIP Dennis Thomas. Love from Portugal🇵🇹🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@claesnordstrom8152]

You just gotta LOVE THIS!!

[@harphan]

Excellent and JT is so cute ! a mix between Tina and Michael

[@scoonman]

Saw these guys at Radio City when this album came out and this show was FANTASTIC.

[@micpar2]

I wish these guys would do the Super Bowl half time show. Along with the Commadores & another super group from the 70's/80's. The Black Eye Peas blew!

[@millermmsdj]

So many memories of high school dances playing KnG songs. Such great music, fun and upbeat.

[@LGKids]

Cause I need your love.....Peace!

[@danladiojito9741]

JT voice is the real the thing

[@billslattery3550]

This is my favorite song it would be so kool for my birthday on June 10 th Monday June 2019 I will be 52 years old

[@user-tq2fe2rh7x]

I find it impossible to " Relax." The Love of St Mary will change this , Causing me to relax , when l do relax we shall both Shine, along with all the Saints. St Michael. ( * RELAX.* F.G.T. Hollywood.)...

[@serekithegreat]

Love it. Reminds me of high school and much better times. They made so much good music and were a huge part of the 80’s. 😎✌🏾

[@Boogalooonetheone]

Such a powerful funk - rock !!!! Just listen to the horn section at 01:43!! Love it! Kool and the Gang are truly funk masters !!!

[@mariecinolauro7168]

Still can’t sit still when this comes on…what a fantastic beat … awesome vocals . Sexy sultry smoking hot

[@michaelwyckoff9207]

Kool and the gang live in New Orleans is the best concert I've ever seen I still watch it in 2020 and it was in 1983.Damn.

[@andrewnaicker5090]

I grew up in South Africa in the 80s. As a young Indian living under apartheid these songs and many others provided a distraction, solace and comfort during those dark times

[@tinasuarez61]

Still ROcks in 2020!! The lyrics are Lit! 🔥

[@MrMartydhinton]

LOVE This Song ! I Agree The 80's Was The Best.